I've Been Thinking . . .: Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life - Softcover

Praise for Maria Shriver:

"Maria Shriver is wise, funny and caring. . . We're lucky to have her show us the way." -- Tom Brokaw

"Maria teaches all of us in the graduate program of life to seek meaning through the joy of following your heart. Just the kind of advice a heart surgeon cherishes." --Mehmet Oz, M.D.

"Everything Maria Shriver does is a testament to how deeply she respects and cares about people; all people, all over the world. She really does. She is as charming and funny as she is brilliant and profoundly humane." --Anne Lamott, New York Times bestselling author of Help, Thanks, Wow

Praise for Maria Shriver:

‟Maria Shriver is wise, funny and caring. . . We're lucky to have her show us the way.ˮ --Tom Brokaw

‟Maria teaches all of us in the graduate program of life to seek meaning through the joy of following your heart. Just the kind of advice a heart surgeon cherishes.ˮ --Mehmet Oz, M.D.

‟Everything Maria Shriver does is a testament to how deeply she respects and cares about people; all people, all over the world. She really does. She is as charming and funny as she is brilliant and profoundly humane.ˮ --Anne Lamott, New York Times bestselling author of Help, Thanks, Wow

Advance praise for I've Been Thinking. . .

"Shriver tackles motherhood, faith, acceptance, and more in her search for how we can all live a more meaningful life. With quotes, prayers, and personal anecdotes, this book feels like a long walk with a close friend." --PopSugar

"Maria Shriver is a beacon of compassion and understanding--a life force." --Tom Brokaw

"This book is superb. Shriver teaches all of us in the graduate program of life to seek meaning through the joy of following your heart. Just the kind of advice a heart surgeon cherishes." --Mehmet Oz, MD

"In I've Been Thinking . . . Shriver serves up golden nuggets of wisdom, honesty, and inspiration that take us out of our individual worlds and connects us to what's important, true, and meaningful in the journey of being human." --Mark Hyman, MD; director, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine

"Maria Shriver is a person of unusual compassion, intelligence, and honor. If you want to feel uplifted, inspired, and comforted, read it. This book, like its author, is a precious gift to the world." --Martha Beck

"Thought-provoking, spirited, a deep and personal message to help one discover a meaningful and joyful life." --Deepak Chopra

"If you are feeling stuck, lost, or you just need a pick-me-up, this is the book for you. Shriver's wisdom will fill you up." --Hoda Kotb, coanchor, The Today Show

"There's so much noise in the world, so many distractions, responsibilities, choices. Shriver's soulful words of wisdom, guidance, and strength are both beautiful and invaluable." --Elizabeth Lesser, cofounder, Omega Institute

"Maria Shriver has always been a voice of hope, unity, equality, and love--a wise, steady voice calling us to become our best selves. Here, she gives us her hard-earned wisdom, tenderness, courage and wildly gorgeous, inclusive, accessible faith. . . . It's a book every person should keep close." --Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Love Warrior

"A gem. . . a spiritual and emotional gift to everyone who reads it." --Joan Chittister

"This book will fill up your inspirational tank until it overflows! Essential for anyone needing to restore peace, purpose, and passion." --DeVon Franklin

"Shriver tackles motherhood, faith, acceptance, and more in her search for how we can all live a more meaningful life. With quotes, prayers, and personal anecdotes, this book feels like a long walk with a close friend." --PopSugar

"Maria Shriver is a beacon of compassion and understanding--a life force." --Tom Brokaw

"This book is superb. Shriver teaches all of us in the graduate program of life to seek meaning through the joy of following your heart. Just the kind of advice a heart surgeon cherishes." --Mehmet Oz, MD

"In I've Been Thinking . . . Shriver serves up golden nuggets of wisdom, honesty, and inspiration that take us out of our individual worlds and connects us to what's important, true, and meaningful in the journey of being human." --Mark Hyman, MD; director, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine

"Maria Shriver is a person of unusual compassion, intelligence, and honor. If you want to feel uplifted, inspired, and comforted, read it. This book, like its author, is a precious gift to the world." --Martha Beck

"Thought-provoking, spirited, a deep and personal message to help one discover a meaningful and joyful life." --Deepak Chopra

"If you are feeling stuck, lost, or you just need a pick-me-up, this is the book for you. Shriver's wisdom will fill you up." --Hoda Kotb, coanchor, The Today Show

"There's so much noise in the world, so many distractions, responsibilities, choices. Shriver's soulful words of wisdom, guidance, and strength are both beautiful and invaluable." --Elizabeth Lesser, cofounder, Omega Institute

"Maria Shriver has always been a voice of hope, unity, equality, and love--a wise, steady voice calling us to become our best selves. Here, she gives us her hard-earned wisdom, tenderness, courage and wildly gorgeous, inclusive, accessible faith. . . . It's a book every person should keep close." --Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Love Warrior

"A gem. . . a spiritual and emotional gift to everyone who reads it." --Joan Chittister

"This book will fill up your inspirational tank until it overflows! Essential for anyone needing to restore peace, purpose, and passion." --DeVon Franklin

Maria Shriver is the mother of four; a Peabody- and Emmy-winning journalist and producer; a six-time New York Times bestselling author; and an NBC News Special Anchor reporting on the shifting roles, emerging power, and evolving needs of women in modern life. She creates socially conscious television, books, films, and digital media to produce positive impact in the world.